Edgar Allen Bush

Edgar “Ed” Allen Bush, age 86, of Dunkirk, Maryland, formerly of Virginia, died on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Calvert County Nursing Center.\nEd was born on October 6, 1924 in Washington, DC to Clarence and Adele Bush.\nAt the age of 18, Ed enlisted in the army and fought in Central Europe in the Battle of the Bulge. He worked for and retired from the Federal Trade Commission.\n \nIn 1970, Ed married Jeanne Bush. For the last 26 years, they made Dunkirk their home. Ed enjoyed spending countless hours tending his flower beds.\nHe is survived by Jeanne Bush, his loving wife of 41 years. He was the loving father of Linda Ridley of Centerville, Virginia and Diane Quinn of Culpepper, Virginia. He was the devoted grandfather of eleven grandchildren.\nIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edgar Allen Bush please visit our Sympathy Store.